Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

Commitments and Contingencies

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Commitments and Contingencies
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2013
Commitments And Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]  
Commitments and Contingencies
12. Commitments and Contingencies

Rental expense was $15.7 million, $14.5 million and $15.1 million for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively. Rental expense is included in selling, general, and administrative expense in the accompanying consolidated statements of income.

As of December 31, 2013, the future minimum lease payments under non-cancelable operating leases for office facilities and automobiles with terms in excess of one year are as follows (in thousands):

 

2014

   $  12,668   

2015

     10,977   

2016

     7,691   

2017

     4,674   

2018

     2,984   

Thereafter

     1,843   
  

 

 

 
   $ 40,837   
  

 

 

 

Certain facility leases provide for rental escalations related to increases in the lessors’ direct operating expenses.

The Company subleases certain office space to subtenants. The rental income received from these subleases is included as a reduction of rental expense.

 

Litigation

The Company is subject to various legal proceedings and claims that arise in the ordinary course of business. If the Company determines that it is probable that a loss has been incurred and the amount is reasonable estimable, it will record a liability. The Company has determined that it does not have a potential liability related to any legal proceedings or claims that would individually or in the aggregate materially adversely affect its financial conditions or operating results.